Code Compliance Officer

City of Coconut Creek•Coconut Creek, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

When you come work for the City of Coconut Creek, although you’re assigned an employee number, you’re not treated like one. With an average of 10 years of service (some as many as 30-plus!), our employees know they can transform their careers in Coconut Creek, the “Butterfly Capital of the World.” Today you may be applying to our Code Compliance Officer position, but tomorrow that role could lead to a Community Enhancement Manager. And in the days, months and years in between, you’ll be treated like family and invited to participate in fun events like Public Service Recognition Week, Halloween costume contests, holiday luncheons, wellness fairs, meditation sessions, chair massages, themed dress-up days, charitable causes, and so much more! The City of Coconut Creek has been spotlighted as one of the “Best Cities to Live in America” by Money Magazine and a Top Ten Place to Live in Florida by Movoto and NerdWallet. This past year, we were awarded the Honorable Culture of Well-Being by Cigna and ranked #7 Healthiest Employer to Work For in the medium-sized company category by South Florida Business Journal. Our City is home to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Butterfly World, and the Coconut Creek Promenade. Every one of our business owners and 61,000 residents rely on our awesome 400+ employees. Are you ready to be one of us? If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and serving the public; if you are innovative, progressive, dedicated, and looking for a workplace where you belong, consider applying to join our Coconut Creek family. GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs technical or specialized work in the Sustainable Development department. Performs field inspections and administrative work to ensure compliance with laws and ordinances. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer service or a related position involving a high level of public contact
Ability to read and understand building codes
Ability to read maps and plans
Ability to multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Ability to quickly and independently learn new software
Ability to organize work for timely completion
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes
Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in code enforcement, plan review, and/or zoning preferred
Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) certification, Levels I and II preferred

Responsibilities

Performs systematic site inspections to ensure code compliance
Issues courtesy notices, written warnings, and Summons to Appear when necessary
Performs research to investigate code violations; removes signs from right of ways
Prepares and testifies before the Special Magistrate and Code Fine Reduction Board; attends meetings as required
Promotes good public relations with the community; attends homeowner association meetings and the City's citizens academy as needed
Responds to citizen complaints and interprets the City of Coconut Creek Code Of Ordinances
Performs routine office functions as required
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required